Leadership

Teacher leading a classroom of youth students.

Our degrees in Leadership Studies are intended for students with undergraduate degrees aiming at broadening their understandings of contemporary theories and practices of leadership, education, learning and issues that affect schools, community, and society. Before entering our Master's program, candidates will choose between the Master of Education (MEd) and the Master of Arts (MA). 

Programs

Master of Education in Leadership

About the Master of Education in Leadership

Leadership is about confidently using your skills, passion and values to enact change in organization life. You will study the theories & philosophies of leadership, and learn how to apply these to your own contexts, while developing professional skills in organizational management. This program can either focus on Adult Education and Community Engagement, or Educational Administration. The Master of Education is project-based and prepares you directly to enter the job market.

Program information

Level: Graduate Program Length: 2 years
Intake: 15 Includes summer term: Yes
Co-op: Optional Full-time or part-time: Full-time and part-time
Department: EPLS Location: UVic
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Master of Arts in Leadership

About the Master of Arts in Leadership

Leadership is about confidently using your skills, passion and values to enact change in organization life. You will study the theories & philosophies of leadership, and learn how to apply these to your own contexts, while developing professional skills in organizational management. This program can either focus on Adult Education and Community Engagement, or Educational Administration. The Master of Arts is thesis-based and prepares you for academia and research-based vocations.

Program information

Level: Graduate Program Length: 3 years
Intake: 15 Includes summer term: Yes
Co-op: Optional Full-time or part-time: Full-time and part-time
Department: EPLS Location: UVic
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Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership Studies

About the Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership Studies

The program is individually designed (offered by special arrangement only), with an emphasis on creating a program that examines leadership theory & practices in particular fields of disciplinary interest. It is designed to empower the next generation of researchers, scholars, and practitioners to make significant contributions to the field and address the diverse needs of the world at large.

Program information

Level: Graduate Program Length: 5 to 7 years
  Includes summer term: Optional
Co-op: Optional Full-time or part-time: Full or Part-time
Department: EPLS Location: UVic
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Careers

This Leadership Studies program will be of interest to:

  • community activists
  • adult and community educators and practitioners
  • teachers and administrators in the k-12 system
  • literacy and social workers
  • administrators and educators in higher education institutions
  • workplace trainers and union workers
  • arts and culture professionals
  • employees in non-governmental, voluntary, women’s, inter-governmental and governmental organizations and agencies (national and international)
  • military and justice system workers
  • anti-oppressive educators